BLEACH Festival 2026

Thu 1 - Sun 11 Oct

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Heathers: The Musical Heartbreak Hotel Truck Driver

“High School Musical’s darker, dirtier cousin” – Sunday Express Direct from London and New York, the wickedly funny Heathers the Musical is coming to Gold Coast in July! Welcome to Westerberg High, where Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until J.D., the mysterious teen rebel, teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody… Based on the iconic movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers the Musical is wickedly funny, deliciously dark, and full of BIG FUN. Set to a killer soundtrack, don’t miss this cult classic - where popularity is a matter of life and death.

THEATRE

Sat 3 Oct

SIX60

It's been 7 years since SIX60 have graced HOTA’s Outdoor Stage with their collision of roots, soul, pop and dubstep. Now they return to Gold Coast audiences as part of Bleach Festival 2026 for a pure celebration of New Zealand born music alongside powerhouse, Sub-Tribe. SIX60’s ability to infuse their music with deep Kiwi roots and rich cultural heritage has generated them a devoted fan base, numerous accolades and sold-out performances all over the world. Their live performances are widely praised for being high-energy, anthemic and genuinely engaging leaving audiences hyped and truly euphoric. Supporting SIX60 is Sub-Tribe - delivering their tropical party of roots, reggae and hip-hop with deep base and solid grooves. They have been festival favourites at WOMAD, Good Love and Island Vibes, bringing the high energy, feel-good vibes that have crowds skanking for more. Don’t miss SIX60 and Sub-Tribe taking over HOTA’s Outdoor Stage in the ultimate salute to the sound of Aotearoa on Sat 3 Oct as part of Bleach Festival 2026.

FESTIVALS & SERIESMUSIC

Thu 9 - Wed 22 Jul

The Invite.

Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? Country Of Origin: USA.

CINEMA

Tue 21 Jul

Abbie Chatfield Loves Men

After trauma dumping to 18,000 ticket holders across the country, Abbie Chatfield returns with a brand-new show dedicated to men. The good, the bad, the wildly overconfident, and the ones writing books about being “alpha.” In a night of sharp comedy and cultural commentary, Abbie tackles modern masculinity, dating delusions, podcast philosophers, and the curious phenomenon of men explaining … well .. everything. Featuring hilarious games, brilliant guest interviews with genuinely great men, and plenty of beautifully chaotic moments. Funny, fearless, and very Abbie.

TALKS & IDEAS

Thu 25 Jun - Wed 22 Jul

GLENROTHAN

After almost 40 years in Chicago, Donal (Cumming) reluctantly returns to the Scottish Highlands to make amends with his estranged older brother, Sandy (Cox). Sandy needs Donal to take over the family business, the Glen Nairn whisky distillery, and secure the family’s legacy. But Donal has another reason to return to the land of his birth. One he keeps hidden from his brother. While Donal struggles to deal with the memories of his youth and the trauma of his reason for his leaving, his devious actions in the present threaten the reconciliation so longed for by his older brother, Sandy. Country Of Origin: United Kingdom.

CINEMA

Thu 9 - Wed 22 Jul

Tuner

A gifted piano tuner’s meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.

CINEMA